Engineer

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. This Engineering position will focus on providing Engineering support and expertise to the Southwest Technical Operations organization. This includes specialized aircraft, engine, and component repairs, modifications, and troubleshooting accomplished on the Southwest fleet. The Engineer is a Team player and a strategic thinker who looks forward to making a meaningful impact on Technical Operations at Southwest.

• Evaluate and process manufacturer’s service documents (Service Bulletins, Service Letters, etc.),
• Develop and substantiate in-house repairs and modifications for implementation into the SWA maintenance program
• Develop and substantiate reliability improvements through research, root-cause analysis, and implementation through corrective action plans
• Collaborate with other departments such as Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Production and other Stakeholders for assigned projects to develop project implementation plans
• Troubleshoot and resolve in-service issues
• Perform activities related to various types of cost/benefit analysis
• Develop Engineering documentation to support resolution of in-service issues
• Participate in and coordinate activities related to OEM, Supplemental Type Certificate Holder, and PMA products
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders

• Knowledge of FAR's with a strong emphasis on Part 25 requirements and Part 121 operations
• Knowledge of Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Knowledge of technical data and mechanical operations
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various airline support services
• Skilled in collecting, organizing, visualizing, and assimilating technical data in preparation for written response to SWA Leadership or regulatory authorities
• Skilled in common business computer applications
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Skilled in communicating effectively inside and outside the engineering organization
• Ability to seek opportunities and assignments which stimulate thought and provide challenges to develop and grow professionally
• Ability to work under tight time constraints to accomplish assignments and projects

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights
• Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan, which includes a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) Company match contribution of up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual profit-sharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan—when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You'll have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan, and coverage will be retroactively available to your first day of employment

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.